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Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-W690
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English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. � Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W690 Serial No. _____________________________ WARNING GB To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIO
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� Keep the battery pack dry. � Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. � Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (w
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If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W690 GB Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
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For Customers in Europe [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with th
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[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring th
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Identifying parts I For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button J Mode switch: (Still Image)/ (Movie)/ (Sweep Panorama) K Hook for wrist strap L / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button M MENU button N Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B/z MENU off: DISP/ / / / Tracking focus O Access lamp P Battery eject lever Q Battery insertion slot R Tripod receptacle � Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure t
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA For customers in countries/regions and Canada other than the USA and Canada Power cord Plug (Mains lead) GB CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (Normal charge) Flash: Charging error Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 1 � You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall 2 socket). � If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour aft
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x Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Battery life (min.) Number of images Shooting still images Approx. 110 Approx. 220 Viewing still images Approx. 220 Approx. 4400 Shooting movies Approx. 85 — Notes � The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when shooting with a fully charged battery pack. The number may be less depending on the circumstances. � The number of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the following conditions: – Using S
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Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) Battery eject lever GB Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Open the cover. 1 Insert the memory card (sold separately). 2 � With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the battery pack. 3 � While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. Close the cover. 4 � Closing the cover
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x Memory cards that you can use Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo aa (Mark2 only) A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa Memory Stick Duo a — B Memory Stick Micro (M2) aa (Mark2 only) SD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) C SDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) D microSDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) � In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows: A:
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Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control button GB Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. � It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a desired language. 2 Select a desired geographic location by following the 3 on-screen instructions, then press z. Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and 4 [Date & Time], then press [OK]. � Midnight is indicate
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (Zoom) Mode switch W: zoom out : Still image T: zoom in : Sweep Panorama : Movie Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down. 2 Shooting movies Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. 1 � Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop 2 recording. Note
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Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in (Playback) GB Control button / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z Press the (Playback) button. 1 � When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) butt
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In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. MENU / (In-Camera Guide) Press the MENU button. 1 Select an item whose description you want to view, then 2 press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. The operation guide for the selected function is displayed. � You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the / (In-Camera Guide) button when MENU is not displayed. GB 16
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Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control button or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, try the other functions. Control button GB MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter): All
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Select the color to extract when [Partial Color] is Extracted Color selected in Picture Effect. Cont. Shooting Select single-image mode or burst mode. Settings EV Adjust the exposure manually. ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Focus Select the focus method. Select the metering mode that sets which part of the Metering Mode subject to measure to determine the exposure. Set to automatically detect shooting conditions in Scene Recognition Intellig
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Viewing Set the text-size increases and all indicators become Easy Mode easier to see. Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback. View Mode Select the display format for images. Retouch Retouch an image using various effects. GB Delete Delete an image. Protect Protect the images. Print (DPOF) Add a print order mark to a still image. Rotate Rotate a still image to the left. In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs. x Setting items If you press the MENU button
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Install PC application (Windows) Using the embedded software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import recorded images to a computer, and edit or process them. You can record/play back on your camera without installing the software “PlayMemories Home”. Connect the camera to a computer. 1 [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t 2 [PMHOME] t double-click [PMHOME.EXE]. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the 3 installation. Note � “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac
